Lil’ Angels Photography Franchise

Lil’ Angels Photography Franchise

Lil’ Angels Photography is a franchise for a business providing child care and school photography. It was founded in 1996.

They take portraits of infants and school aged children of over 350,000. They were recognized consistently by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the World’s Top 500 franchises. They have a network of photographers with home-based studios that specializes in children’s portraits. They take their state-of-the-art equipment on-site to child care centers and preschools. Each of the franchises can provide studio quality portraits that is professional but with the price of a school picture. Each franchise also has their other specialty besides children portraiture. They now have a network of about 90 photographers that works close to each other and have their own professional photography labs.

What happens on a picture day with Lil’ Angels Photography?

They have a program called Fashion for Kids. They mix fashion photography with dressing up techniques. They have their own variety of outfits and supplies for everyone except for toddlers and infants. The outfits can be worn over the child’s clothing. Children enjoys playing dress up and this lessens the stress for them. For those aged six weeks to 30 months can choose one outfit. For those who are 31 months old until kindergarten can choose four outfits. For school aged children up to 12 years old can choose two outfits. Besides the Fashion for Kids, they also do School Days in which is an improved version of the traditional school picture day. They take pictures of the children in their own clothing and poses that are limited against a background that was chosen by the school.

Costs and requirements on running a Lil’ Angels Photography franchise

You need to have a total liquid asset of at least $29,000. Expect to be investing about $30,700 to $35,200. The Lil’ Angels Photography franchise fee is $17,000 with an on-going royalty fee that varies. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement. This franchise can be run from home. You will need only one employee to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership and absentee ownership.

What is included in the franchise package?

There will be six days training at the headquarters, two days at your location, and regional and annual conventions. There will be classroom lessons and you will be given the opportunity to take photographs of live models. You will then be given an evaluation from an expert about the portraits that you shot. You will also be trained in management skills and sales techniques. You will also be provided an exclusivity on your territory to make sure that you don’t end up competing with other Lil’ Angels Photography franchisee.

You will be provided with the camera equipment which is a professional-grade Canon digital camera including all the accessories that you will need. You will be receiving the backgrounds and sets for the Fashion for Kids, School Days, and a Christmas Background. It also includes other props like stools and posing tables. Lightings and Costumes would also be provided. You will receive start-up supplies such as sample folios, business cards, notebook for sales, franchise owners manual, pose book, and all the form you will need to start up your business and get it running.